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Tag Archives: growth

Paris Baguette America CEO on innovation and expansion

Box of assorted Paris Baguette pastries

CEO Darren Tipton offered his perspective on the company’s growth strategy and establishing a US commercial footprint.

Posted byAnnie HollonJune 11, 2026June 10, 2026Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: bakery cafe, bakery cafe chain, ceo, expansion, facility, growth, innovation, investment, Paris Baguette, paris baguette america

Intentional expansion: On the Rise looks ahead

On the Rise Artisan Breads' Brian Evans and Adam Widlow

Finding the right growth path was a matter of circumstance and unexpected opportunities, as well as hiring strategically.

Posted byAnnie HollonMay 12, 2026May 7, 2026Posted inBakeries, To Build a BakeryTags: artisan bread, artisan breads, expansion, featured, growth, leadership, succession, tbab, to build a bakery, transition

Milestone emphasizes Nothing Bundt Cakes’ growth plan

Interior of 800th Nothing Bundt Cakes store

With the opening of its 800th storefront, the bakery brand now has a presence across more than 40 US states and Canada.

Posted byAnnie HollonApril 22, 2026April 21, 2026Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: bakeries, bakery, expansion, franchise, franchising, growth, market, milestone, nothing bundt cakes

New CEO leads Magnolia Bakery into next era

Bobbie Lloyd and Nathan Louer in Magnolia Bakery

Nathan Louer, an established QSR veteran, is stepping into the role of CEO, succeeding Bobbie Lloyd.

Posted byAnnie HollonFebruary 4, 2026February 3, 2026Posted inBakeries, Personality ProfilesTags: bobbie lloyd, ceo, franchise, franchising, growth, magnolia, MAGNOLIA BAKERY, nathan louer, new ceo

Diverse revenue streams sustain AMIE Bakery year-round

rainbow sugar cookies in a jar at AMIE Bakery

AMIE Bakery has tapped into other revenue streams, always with intention and always with the community in mind.

Posted byMari RydingsDecember 8, 2025December 5, 2025Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: AMIE Bakery, amie smith, bakery, baking classes, Cape Cod, from the mini-mag, growth, mini-mag, revenue, revenue streams

Insomnia Cookies looks toward growth with 350th store

Window of Insomnia Cookies store with neon Open sign

This year alone, Insomnia Cookies opened 55 new bakeries, 25 of which debuted in Q4.

Posted byAnnie HollonNovember 27, 2025November 25, 2025Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: bakery brand, bakery chain, Canada, cookie, cookies, dessert, growth, insomnia, insomnia cookies, milestone, store, storefront, stores, uk, us

See & Be Kitchen opens search for founding franchisee

Exterior of See and Be Kitchen, raw pastries on cookie sheet and basket of baguettes

See & Be announced the launch of the First Rise Challenge, an eight-week competition to help the bakery identify its founding franchisee.

Posted byAnnie HollonNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: campaign, candidate, candidates, expansion, first rise challenge, franchise, franchising, franchising program, growth, northeast, See & Be, See & Be Kitchen, sourdough

Innovation launchpad to debut at 2025 BagelFest

Innovation launchpad to debut at 2025 BagelFest

The BagelFest Growth Lab is an incubator for emerging bagel makers to present their products to an audience of industry pros.

Posted byLily CotaSeptember 29, 2025September 26, 2025Posted inAssociations and EventsTags: bagel, bagel making, BagelFest, bagels, BagelUp, baking, bbga, bread bakers guild of america, event, festival, growth, incubator, King Arthur, king arthur baking co., launchpad

Krispy Kreme wraps McDonald’s partnership

Krispy Kreme and McDonald's logos on red paper background

With the conclusion of this agreement, Krispy Kreme will pivot to two moves supporting its growth strategy.

Posted byAnnie HollonJune 25, 2025June 24, 2025Posted inBusinessTags: business, deal, distribution, Donut, donuts, growth, Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, Partnership

Krispy Kreme recruits four board directors to spur brand growth

Krispy Kreme donuts being glazed

At the donut brand’s upcoming annual meeting on June 17, shareholders will vote on the four board nominees.

Posted byAnnie HollonApril 25, 2025April 28, 2025Posted inBusinessTags: board, board of directors, directors, growth, Krispy Kreme, nominees, strategy

Paris Baguette celebrates 2024 growth, looks to 2025

Paris Baguette celebrates 2024 growth, looks to 2025

The global bakery brand opened 51 new locations and awarded 163 franchises in 2024.

Posted byLily CotaJanuary 30, 2025January 29, 2025Posted inBakeries, Business, News/FeaturesTags: bakery, bakery growth, expansion, franchise, growth, Paris Baguette, paris baguette growth

Q&A with Dawn Foods on bakery expansion

Pete Schoepke and Randy McArthur leveraged their combined 80 years of retail bakery experience to offer insights to bakery owners looking to take the leap on growing their operations.

Posted byCraft to Crumb StaffOctober 29, 2024Posted inSolutionsTags: bakery, Dawn, dawn foods, growth, retail bakeries

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